A penalty in which the drivers must enter and drive through the pit lane while following the pit road speed limit. The driver is not required to stop in their pit box and may rejoin the race after reaching the exit of the pits.

Adjustable rear wings that allow the driver to activate from the cockpit when in a per-determined area, known as the DRS Activation Zone. When combined with other systems in the car, boosts overtaking.

When a car slides, it can cause little bits or rubber to break away from the tyre's grooves. These then stick to the tread of the tyre, effectively separating the tyre from the track surface very slightly.

A lap performed before the formation lap to test the car functions such as throttle, brakes and steering. Drivers may not cross the start/finish line when performing this lap and must bypass the line by using the pit lane.

Track officials that oversee the track and ensure the safety of drivers, spectators and staff members. Marshals can fill many roles such as extinguishing fire, remove damaged cars and/or debris and using flags to indicate the condition of the track ahead.

An official vehicle called to the track to run in front of the leaders and slow cars in the event that the cars need to be slowed. This vehicle is most commonly used when there is a large accident, but can be used in severe weather conditions.

A penalty that requires drivers to return to their pit and wait for either 5 or 10 seconds before rejoining the race. The penalty duration is determined by the race stewards depending upon the severity of the rule violation.

As of the 2014 season, a penalty points system has been implemented whereby a driver may be given between one and three penalty points by stewards for various infractions. These penalty points accumulate but expire one year after they were earned. Any driver who accumulates twelve penalty points within a year will face a one race ban.

Clear plastic strips that are placed over the driver's visor before the race. These strips are then removed throughout the race to keep their vision clear and prevent the visor from becoming dirty and/or scratched.